Happy to see the gardening sub pop up, and want to facilitate some discussion. So ask me anything you're curious about. I might not know the answer outright, but can help troubleshoot stuff too.

  • mrhellblazer [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    I think I found a community garden I want to work in, but I've never gardened before and really want to grow garlic or maybe some other crop not sure honestly. What are some good crops for community gardens that are good for a beginner and what books or resources would you recommend for community gardening?

    • RealAssHistoryHours [he/him,they/them]
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      4 years ago

      Squash will survive the Armageddon. We call that a TON plant. Thrives On Neglect. Don't grow Zucchini or yellow squash though. It's straight garbage. Acorn squash is delicious. Spaghetti squash is bomb. Butternut squash is super versatile. I'd say most importantly, you should grow things you actually will eat though. Everyone grows a million zucchinis but I don't know anyone that actually likes zucchini. They go to waste. If you only love tomatoes, then by god only grow tomatoes. I don't know of any good books tbh. I'd suggest making friends with a seasoned veteran and scheduling time to go help them with stuff in exchange for showing you the ropes and getting their advice.

      https://www.almanac.com/vegetable-gardening-for-beginners There's a decent starter guide with basic principles. There's nothing specific to community gardening you really need to know. Just learn how to garden in general and you'll be fine. But maybe look into "mini farming." It's a decent book that covers a lot of what you need to know.